How to build a global team across 14 countries? | Paul Foster | Devico Breakfast Bar #64

In this episode of Devico Breakfast Bar, Oleg Sadikov, the co-founder and CEO of Devico & DeviQA, sits down with Paul Foster, founder at OnePlan. They discuss Paul's journey into crowd management, the challenges of organizing large-scale events like the Olympics, and the role of emerging technologies in transforming event planning. Discover the challenges of crowd management in major events, how cultural nuances impact planning, and the role of emerging technologies in enhancing safety and efficiency. Paul also offers valuable insights into IT outsourcing, highlighting its benefits for scaling and the importance of aligning with the right partners.

Join us as we discuss:

• Insights into managing multiple venues in bustling cities during major events like the Olympics.
• How advanced technology is used for improved planning and risk management in event management.
• The value of gaining experience across different areas to excel in the field.
• The importance of thorough documentation, training, and integrating outsourced teams with internal teams for seamless operations.
• Daily integration and communication with the core team as key to success.

Join the Devico Breakfast Bar to listen to engaging discussions guided by a prominent industry expert who willingly imparts a treasure trove of knowledge and experience.